Sports · EconomyDragão winger jets to Rotterdam as Porto trims budget
Gonçalo Borges joins Feyenoord for up to €11m, helping Porto meet UEFA FFP targets. See what the sale means for Primeira Liga-watching expats.
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Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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Economy · PoliticsPortugal Sends Watchdog to Review Central Bank’s Pricey Headquarters Plan
Portugal audit of central bank’s new HQ may affect state dividends, mortgage rates and Lisbon property supply. Follow the IGF findings this autumn.
Tech · EconomyBeer to Bits: Coimbra’s Landmark Brewery Set to Become IT Powerhouse
See how Coimbra's century-old brewery is becoming a green tech HQ, promising new jobs, faster transit and livelier riverside life for expat talent.
Transportation · EconomyLate-Night Porto–Aveiro Trains Suspended as Metro Tunnel Dig Begins
Night trains between Porto and Aveiro pause from 26 July; buses replace service. Check updated CP timetable before late flights or weekend trips.
Economy · TechSushi in Viseu? Bolt Food’s Quiet Dash into Portugal’s Smaller Cities
2025 roll-out brings Bolt Food to Braga, the Azores and beyond. See how the expansion could cut wait times, spark promos and affect delivery fees.
Economy · PoliticsSurprise September Pension Boost: What Foreign Residents in Portugal Should Know
Automatic Portugal pension bonus up to €200 lands in Sept. Check payment dates, amounts and eligibility rules—especially if you’re a resident expat.
Economy · ImmigrationPortugal Embraces Six-Figure Home Loans as Rates Slide
Rates fall yet prices climb. Learn why six-figure Portugal mortgages dominate and how to secure bank approval ahead of your property search today.
Politics · EconomyUnion Drumbeat in Lisbon Signals Summer Disruptions for Expats
Mid-summer walkouts could lengthen NIF, visa and hospital queues. Learn how Portugal union strikes might disrupt your plans—act today.
Tech · EconomyPortugal's Sines AI Megahub Bid Meets a Cautious Reality
Portugal's proposed AI gigafactory in Sines could create 1,500 tech jobs yet strain power costs and housing. See key timeline, hurdles and expat impact.